Top 5 German Restaurants in Chicago

German food, often served with steins of golden beer, is a hearty cuisine with flavorful spices. German food, with tasty meats and sausages, is filling and delicious. German restaurants in Chicago have a long history of hospitality, serving German specialties to happy diners. Following are five great choices for German food in the Windy City.

17 West at the Berghoff. The historic Berghoff's broke hearts when it closed down after 107 years. In its place has sprung 17 West at the Berghoff. The Bistro style restaurant has been opened at the same location by the daughter of Berghoff's owners. The lighter menu features traditional fare with some modern twists. Entrees include Wiener Schnitzel, Sausage Trio, Sauerbraten and Reuben Sandwich. Delicious desserts include Apple Strudel, Dark Chocolate Dome Terine, White Chocolate Tiramisu Trifel and Black Forest Cake. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner. 17 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. 1-312-427-3170.

Chicago Brauhaus. This German restaurant has been serving good food and cheer for 40 years in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, north of downtown. Bauhaus has a hearty Bavarian atmosphere along with steins of German beer and entertainment by the famous Bauhaus Trio. Traditional dinner entrees include broiled park shank with sauerkraut, kassler rippchen, (smoked pork loin), pork schnitzel, sauerbraten and weiner schnitzel. The Brauhaus serves specialties and a selection of hot sausages. Closed Tuesday. 4732 North Lincoln,Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. 1-773-784-4444.

Mirabell Restaurant. Chef Werner's Mirabell Restaurant and Lounge serves German-American and Vegetarian cuisine. Every entree is freshly prepared and personally approved by Chef Werner Heil before being served. Specialties include Wiener Schnitzel, Kalbsteak Mirabell, Goulash, Sauerbraten Kassler Ribs and Beef Rouladen. Lunch and dinner is served Monday - Saturday. . Mirabell is closed Sundays. 3454 West Addison, Chicago, IL 60618.

Glunz Bavarian Haus. The Glunz family has a long history in Chicago, since Louis Glunz arrived in The Windy City from his native Wephalia in 1879. The Bavarian Haus serves German specialties in a casual atmosphere. Specialties include Wiener Schnitzel, Tirolean Veal Goulash, Sausage, Beer Rouladen, Sauerbraten and sandwiches. The tavern serves German beers on tap and by the bottle.4128 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. 1-773-472-HAUS.

Julius Meinl. Julius Meinl Group started in Vienna, Austria in 1862, when a young Julius Meinl was inspired to sell freshly roasted coffee. The business grew into a coffee export enterprise. The Austrian "Kaffeehaus" is a European style coffee shop with pastries displayed under glass cases. Meinl is not a full service restaurant. Diners purchase their selections and take them to their table. European specialties include Austrian Goulash, Spatzle, Brie and Ham Crepes, and an Artisan Cheese Assortment. Meinl's also offers soups and sandwiches. Save room for the delicious pastries and big cups of coffee. There are two locations: 3601 N. Southport, Chicago, Illinois 60613 and 4363 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618.

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